Very Good
#649 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 32% in state
Jamaica Elementary School
Elementary School · Lake Havasu Unified District (4368) · Lake Havasu City, AZ
A Lake Havasu Unified District (4368) elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3437 JAMAICA BLVD S, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406
- Math 43% proficient (2022)
- Reading 43% proficient (2022)
- 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jamaica Elementary School score 43% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 24 points since 2019, to 43% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Jamaica Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,753/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lake Havasu City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$74,171
Median home value
$434,700
Median rent
$1,311/mo
College educated
19.2%
Homeownership
75.9%
Poverty rate
11.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 86406; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starline Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–6 | 0.7 mi | 625 | Compare → |
| Telesis PreparatoryCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.5 | K–8 | 1.7 mi | 292 | Compare → |
| Havasupai Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–6 | 2.0 mi | 319 | Compare → |
| Smoketree Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–6 | 2.0 mi | 549 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Lake Havasu Unified District (4368)
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #3 of 9
- District spending per student
- $8,884NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jamaica Elementary School is listed in Lake Havasu Unified District (4368); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jamaica Elementary School
Jamaica Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lake Havasu City, AZ, part of Lake Havasu Unified District (4368), serving approximately 417 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #649 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jamaica Elementary School
What grades does Jamaica Elementary School serve?
Jamaica Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Jamaica Elementary School?
Jamaica Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 417 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jamaica Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jamaica Elementary School is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jamaica Elementary School rank in AZ?
Jamaica Elementary School ranks #649 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Jamaica Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Jamaica Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Jamaica Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jamaica Elementary School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Jamaica Elementary School a charter school?
No, Jamaica Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jamaica Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Jamaica Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 417
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Mohave County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.5%
- Phone
- (928) 854-7280
- Area population (ZIP 86406)
- 24,587
- Area average commute
- 18.7 min
- Area median age
- 57.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 86406; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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